Frida Kahlo-Inspired Restaurant to Open in Manhattan

Few artists have made a cultural impact as grand as Frida Kahlo’s. Soon, art-lovers, culture enthusiasts, and foodies can communally rejoice at Kahlo: a Chelsea-based, Frida-inspired tapas restaurant set to open in September 2017.

One of history’s most fascinating characters, Frida Kahlo remains beloved for her one-of-a-kind oeuvre, fierce individuality, and enviable style. Having developed a sincere appreciation for the Mexican painter, a love of Mexican culture and a taste for the food, husband-and-wife duo Paula and Fernando Lopez conceived of a Frida Kahlo-inspired restaurant in New York City.

A homage to Frida’s inspirational albeit complex life and legacy, the Kahlo experience will be a subtle nod to La Casa Azul (the artist’s childhood home-turned-Frida Kahlo museum), Frida’s recognizable fashion sense, and her favorite foods. The menu will offer the likes of mezcal-based cocktails and organic beers and wines alongside handmade empanadas and basil guacamole with corn tortillas.